Bonaventure GC
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3.3
1670 Reviews (1670)
5 Stars
176
4 Stars
531
3 Stars
399
2 Stars
244
1 Stars
320
Conditions
3.1
Value
3.3
Layout
4.2
Friendliness
4.1
Pace
3.5
Amenities
3.0
66.9%
Recommend this course
958 out of 1670 reviews
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3.5
78 Reviews (78)
5 Stars
10
4 Stars
40
3 Stars
16
2 Stars
4
1 Stars
8
Conditions
3.4
Value
3.5
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.4
Amenities
3.0
StaffFriendliness
4.0
75.6%
Recommend this course
59 out of 78 reviews
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3.1
143 Reviews (143)
5 Stars
19
4 Stars
51
3 Stars
32
2 Stars
11
1 Stars
30
Conditions
2.9
Value
3.1
Layout
4.2
Pace
3.5
Amenities
2.8
StaffFriendliness
4.1
58.7%
Recommend this course
84 out of 143 reviews
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Course Highlights
The course layout consistently impresses with challenging dog legs, water features, and demanding par threes that keep every round engaging. Friendly pro shop staff and noticeably improved course conditions reward returning golfers who haven't visited recently.

About

Holes 18
Type Resort
Par 72
Length 7064 yards
Slope 134
Rating 73.7

Bonaventure Golf Club (formerly known as Bonaventure Country Club) is a classic Florida layout with holes routed through strands of mature palms and hardwoods, and around numerous water hazards and expansive bunkers. This course, designed by Joe Lee, is also called the Green Monster. Some people call it the Cascade Course because of the waterfall on the picturesque 160-yard, par-3 third. This signature hole has a waterfall that stretches across the front of the green.

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Course Details

Year Built 1970
Golf Season Year round
Architect Joe Lee (1970) Greenway Golf (2012)

Rentals/Services

Carts Yes - included in green fees
GPS Yes
Clubs Yes

Practice/Instruction

Driving Range Yes
Golf School/Academy Yes - "Bonaventure Golf Academy"
Teaching Pro Yes
Putting Green Yes

Policies

Credit Cards Accepted VISA, MasterCard, Discover, Amex Welcomed
Metal Spikes Allowed No
Dress code Casual

Food & Beverage

Bar, Snacks, Grill

Available Facilities

Clubhouse, Banquet Facilities, Showers, Locker Rooms

Accolades

  • Golf Advisor: Top 25 Most Improved U.S. Golf Courses (2024 #3)
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Reviews

3.3
1670 Reviews (1670)

What Golfers Are Saying

The 19th Hole is Great For:
Drinks 10
Course Challenges Include:
Water Hazards 20
Bunkers 15
Forced Carries 13
This course/club is great for:
Advanced Golfers 14
Locals 12
A Weekend Splurge 6
This Course's Location is:
Convenient to the City 9
In the 'Burbs 6
Worth the Drive 6

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Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
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First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart

Beautiful place but needs better maintenance

I noticed that the golf course lacks rangers and requires better maintenance. Despite that, it is a beautiful place with an amiable staff. With some care, this place could be exceptional.

Conditions Fair
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Difficulty Somewhat Challenging
Played On
Reviews 5
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Average
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
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Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 38
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

What a difference a year makes

Been about a year since I played this course last. Maybe it was the time of year coupled with not playing well but course did not leave a good impression for me. Decided to take a chance again a year later and course was in much better shape than expected greens were great and it always helps when you play well.

Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
First Time Playing

The staff is great. The course needs work and the clubhouse needs an overhaul.

Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Average
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 13
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 26
Handicap 20-24
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Average
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 2
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing

Fun course but POP was terrible.

Fun challenging course to play at. The 3rd hole par 3 over the waterfall was spectacular. Lots of hazards to play around and a challenge to anyone at any level. Pace of play, however, very slow. I was stuck behind an elderly couple that were nice enough to let me play through after the second hole. After that, I was stuck behind a foursome that looked like they had an instructor playing with them. Teaching them how to swing and putt. They had no regard to anyone behind them. I was only able to play 15 holes in about 3 1/2 hours. Would love to go back if groups are a little quicker.

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Very slow pace

Very slow pace of play (6 hour round) no ranger controlling it. Its a a shame because this course is a lot of fun to play and has improved significantly

Also no cart beverage service and no range balls available, feel they might have been significantly understaffed for a Saturday. Wish this get to management and hopefully i can give it another shot in a couple of weeks

Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 108
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Excellent
Difficulty Moderate
Played On
Reviews 253
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 253
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 3
Handicap 10-14
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Wet weather
Used cart
Conditions Good
Value Excellent
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Good
Pace Excellent
Amenities Good
Difficulty Extremely Challenging
Played On
Reviews 56
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
5.0
Verified Purchaser
Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
1.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Poor
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Poor
Pace Poor
Amenities Poor
Played On
Reviews 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
I Recommend This Course
4.0
First Time Playing

Great Course

Played Twilight ln a Friday, was able to get in 15 holes in 3 Hours for 45$. Staff were incredibly friendly and nice. Pace of play was a little slower than I would have preferred but not bad for a twilight round. Greens were in great condition as well as the fairways, tee boxes could have used a little bit of love but more than acceptable for the price of the course. Great layout, lots of water and hole design that require shot shaping. Course was difficult but fair. Will definitely play again.

Conditions Excellent
Value Good
Layout Excellent
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 12
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played

Bonaventure

It’s obviously in somewhat better condition

Compared to previous years

I come almost every year to Vacation Village

For many years I played at least twice per week

However last couple years I skipped

I’m glad I went and may play again thanks for improvement

Conditions Average
Value Average
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Fair
Amenities Average
Played On
Reviews 3
Skill Intermediate
1.0
Previously Played

Course not in good conditions and pace of play is atrocious

These 4 star reviews don’t know where they come from because the course is pretty bad shape with tee box’s being mud and the pace of play taking 5 hours per round

Conditions Fair
Value Poor
Layout Good
Friendliness Average
Pace Poor
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 1
I Recommend This Course
3.0
Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Conditions Average
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Good
Pace Good
Amenities Good
Played On
Reviews 29
I Recommend This Course
4.0
Previously Played
Conditions Good
Value Good
Layout Good
Friendliness Excellent
Pace Average
Amenities Good
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